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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.65, 3,317.74 and 751.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.65, 3,317.74 and 751.22 is: 1,126.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.65 : 3,317.74 = 751.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.65/3,317.74 = 751.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.65x = 3,317.74 × 751.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.65x = 2,492,334.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,334.18/2,211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.91

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